Name: Hardin

Age: 39

Gender: Male

Role: Defender

Description: Hardin has been working as a guardian for many years now, this being his fifth Pilgrimage. The first pilgrimage ended due to his summoner being poison in combat with a powerful Sin Spawn, the second the summoner gave up and decided to end the Pilgrimage incomplete. The third ended when the summoner was rejected by the Fayth, and his last ended when his entire party was killed by Sin himself. Hardin survived, but not without deep wounds, and spending a year recovering from the effects of Sin's toxin. A veteran among guardians, some hold him in high esteem for his bravery and knowledge, others see him as an ill omen on any Pilgrimage. He speaks softly for a man of his stature, and has a gentle heart for the people of Spira. Full of wisdom, he often speaks in a short pointed manner, but in parts good advice as well. As a guardian he is strong and ruthless, able to take a hit better than anyone, and though slowed by his heavy armor, he still moves fluidly, always putting himself in front of a otherwise deadly attack.

Appearance:Hardin is a middle aged man, standing roughly 6' 2". His eyes are a deep gray, and he always seems as if he is contemplating something serious. He is covered in hard muscles and scar from his many battles. His hair is a dirty blonde, laying across his forehead. He has a full mustache and beard that he keeps well trimmed. His wears a strange set of armor, that consist a several joined plates, and connected using joints that ensure maximum protection, but allow for intricate movement.

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